Senior Security/Data Engineer (Detection & Response) - REMOTE

Jobot; Redding (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking tech services team as a Senior Security/Data Engineer focused on Detection & Response. This permanent role is crucial for safeguarding the organization's systems and networks, ensuring data integrity, and responding to potential cyber threats. As a key player, you will develop and implement security measures, conduct assessments, and collaborate with IT teams to enhance application security. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about cybersecurity, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security roles focusing on detection and response.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor security measures for data protection.
• Respond to security incidents and conduct thorough analyses.

Skills

Cloud Security

Information Security

CI/CD

Python

AWS

PowerShell

Bash

Malware Analysis

Intrusion Detection

Penetration Testing

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Qradar

Panther

SQL

GitHub

EDR

Job description

Senior Security/Data Engineer (Detection & Response) - REMOTE

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Security Engineer (Detection & Response) to join our innovative Tech Services team. This is a permanent position where you will be responsible for protecting our organization's systems and networks, ensuring the security of our data and information, and responding to security breaches and threats. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our company's data, and you will be instrumental in preventing potential cyber threats and attacks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor security measures to protect the company's data, systems, and networks.
• Respond promptly and effectively to any security incidents and provide thorough post-event analyses.
• Conduct regular security assessments, tests, and audits to identify vulnerabilities in our systems.
• Design and implement security tools and processes for detection, prevention, and response.
• Analyze security breaches to identify the root cause and develop prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with the IT team to ensure the secure design and implementation of applications and services.
• Maintain current knowledge of latest trends, technologies, and threats in the information security landscape.
• Develop automated scripts for monitoring and reporting on security incidents.
• Ensure all systems and security measures comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Train and mentor junior security engineers and other IT staff on security protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role focusing on detection and response.
• Proficient in Cloud Security, Information Security, CI/CD, Python, AWS, PowerShell, Bash.
• Experience with malware analysis, intrusion detection, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, Splunk, Qradar, Panther, SQL, Github, security log, data ingestion, EDR, threat detection.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical staff.
• Familiarity with applicable laws and regulations related to IT and cybersecurity.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar certification is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Compensation

Salary $130,000 - $200,000 per year

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development